GOP senators such as Ben Sasse (Neb.) and Josh Hawley (Mo.) are expected to lead the charge to defend Barrett if Republicans feel comments from Democrats veer remotely near her Catholicism and personal religious views.

GOP senators such as Ben Sasse (Neb.) and Josh Hawley (Mo.) are expected to lead the charge to defend Barrett if Republicans feel comments from Democrats veer remotely near her Catholicism and personal religious views.